How do I choose the right cylinder heads for my engine? It’s a simple question but the actual answer is more complicated than you’d think. There are many factors involved in choosing the optimum cylinder heads for a specific application, including: Engine displacement Type of vehicle Intended use Desired compression ratio Gear size Other performance modifications For
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we add new valvetrain components to old “camel hump” cylinder heads. R.B. Las Vegas, NV Q: I recently acquired a set of Chevy “camel hump” small block heads. I am putting in screw-in studs so I can use Harland
In the first two installments of our Head Games video series, we covered the importance of combustion chamber size and intake runner configuration when choosing cylinder heads. In this video, you’ll learn how valve sizing factors into selecting the right cylinder heads. Plus, you’ll find out what other key pieces of information you need to narrow
Setting valve lash isn’t hot rod voodoo. It’s not some sort of mechanical magic or wrenching witchcraft reserved for the automotive illuminati either. So why do some people seem so spooked when you bring up the topic of adjusting valve lash? Proper valve lash, which is the clearance between the rocker arm and valve
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